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REAL DEALS

Prince Edward Island's Charms

Air/car/hotel package for a long weekend in Charlottetown, the easygoing, historic capital of the Canadian island home to "Anne of Green Gables"
Friday, July 14, 2006 |

The Real Deal: Round-trip airfare, three nights' accommodations, and rental car from $749 per person

When: Ongoing

Gateways: Boston; Atlanta (add $10); Chicago, Miami, New York ($110); Los Angeles ($190)

Details: Hotel taxes are included. Additional airport taxes, car taxes, provincial taxes, and fuel surcharges total $46 per person

Book By: No deadline; based on availability (book early for the popular leaf-peeping season!)

Contact: Maxxim Vacations, 800/567-6666, maxximvacations.com

The package includes round-trip airfare to Charlottetown on Air Canada and a three-night stay at either the 48-room Quality Inn on the Hill or the downtown Best Western. Add extra nights and car rental for $99 per person per night.

An automatic midsize rental car with unlimited mileage is also included. For information on getting around, check the official tourism websites of Charlottetown (visitcharlottetown.com), Prince Edward Island (gov.pe.ca), and Nova Scotia (novascotia.com).

The lowest round-trip fare we've found between Boston and Charlottetown in early August is $443 (Air Canada). For only $300 more, Maxxim covers your accommodations and car rental.  

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    • Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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